Jackson County Public Schools

Jackson County, Michigan

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

22,237

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jackson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jackson County has 17 district entries. Jackson Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 13 listed communities. JACKSON has the most listed schools, with 37 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 27 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

22,237

68 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary27

Middle9

High27

Other5

17 School Districts in Jackson County

Jackson Public Schools

Northwest Community Schools

Western School District

6 schools

2,757 students

Columbia School District

4 schools

1,485 students

Napoleon Community Schools

4 schools

1,320 students

Michigan Center School District

3 schools

1,316 students

Grass Lake Community Schools

3 schools

1,315 students

Hanover-Horton School District

3 schools

1,023 students

Springport Public Schools

3 schools

1,010 students

East Jackson Community Schools

3 schools

778 students

68 Public Schools in Jackson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Jackson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Jackson High School	Profile	Jackson Public Schools	JACKSON, 49201City: Small	9–12	High	1,056
Northwest High School	Profile	Northwest Community Schools	JACKSON, 49201Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	972
Northwest Early Elementary School	Record	Northwest Community Schools	JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small	KG–2	Primary	869
Western High School	Record	Western School District	PARMA, 49269Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	846
Northwest Kidder Middle School	Record	Northwest Community Schools	JACKSON, 49201Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	790
Northwest Elementary School	Record	Northwest Community Schools	JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small	3–5	Primary	778
Middle School at Parkside	Record	Jackson Public Schools	JACKSON, 49203City: Small	6–8	Middle	766
Columbia Central High School	Record	Columbia School District	BROOKLYN, 49230Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	654
George Long Elementary School	Record	Grass Lake Community Schools	GRASS LAKE, 49240Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	638
Paragon Charter Academy	Record	Paragon Charter Academy	JACKSON, 49201Suburb: Small	PK–8	Charter	620
Western Middle School	Record	Western School District	PARMA, 49269Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	586
Michigan Center JrSr High School	Record	Michigan Center School District	MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254Suburb: Small	7–12	High	580
Ezra Eby Elementary School	Record	Napoleon Community Schools	Napoleon, 49261Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	559
HanoverHorton Elementary School	Record	Hanover-Horton School District	HANOVER, 49241Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	498
Northeast Elementary School	Record	Jackson Public Schools	JACKSON, 49202City: Small	KG–5	Primary	481
Springport Elementary School	Record	Springport Public Schools	SPRINGPORT, 49284Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	476
Cascades Elementary School	Record	Jackson Public Schools	JACKSON, 49203City: Small	PK–5	Primary	447
Columbia Upper Elementary School	Record	Columbia School District	BROOKLYN, 49230Town: Fringe	3–6	Primary	420
South Central Michigan Virtual	Record	Jackson Public Schools	JACKSON, 49202Suburb: Small	KG–12	Virtual	411
Bean Elementary School	Record	Western School District	SPRING ARBOR, 49283Suburb: Small	KG–5	Primary	402

Jackson High School

Jackson Public Schools

JACKSON, 49201 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,056 students

Northwest High School

Northwest Community Schools

JACKSON, 49201 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High972 students

Northwest Early Elementary School

Northwest Community Schools

JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–2Primary869 students

Western High School

Western School District

PARMA, 49269 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High846 students

Northwest Kidder Middle School

Northwest Community Schools

JACKSON, 49201 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle790 students

Northwest Elementary School

Northwest Community Schools

JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small

Record3–5Primary778 students

Middle School at Parkside

Jackson Public Schools

JACKSON, 49203 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle766 students

Columbia Central High School

Columbia School District

BROOKLYN, 49230 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High654 students

George Long Elementary School

Grass Lake Community Schools

GRASS LAKE, 49240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary638 students

Paragon Charter Academy

JACKSON, 49201 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–8Charter620 students

Western Middle School

Western School District

PARMA, 49269 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle586 students

Michigan Center JrSr High School

Michigan Center School District

MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254 / Suburb: Small

Record7–12High580 students

Ezra Eby Elementary School

Napoleon Community Schools

Napoleon, 49261 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary559 students

HanoverHorton Elementary School

Hanover-Horton School District

HANOVER, 49241 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary498 students

Northeast Elementary School

Jackson Public Schools

JACKSON, 49202 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary481 students

Springport Elementary School

Springport Public Schools

SPRINGPORT, 49284 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary476 students

Cascades Elementary School

Jackson Public Schools

JACKSON, 49203 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary447 students

Columbia Upper Elementary School

Columbia School District

BROOKLYN, 49230 / Town: Fringe

Record3–6Primary420 students

South Central Michigan Virtual

Jackson Public Schools

JACKSON, 49202 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–12Virtual411 students

Bean Elementary School

Western School District

SPRING ARBOR, 49283 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–5Primary402 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Jackson County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Primary schools

Columbia Elementary School
Columbia School District
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
BROOKLYN, 49230
Enrollment
323 students
Listed on this county directory
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Columbia School District
Record
Grades
3–6
Location
BROOKLYN, 49230
Enrollment
420 students
Listed on this county directory
Concord Elementary School
Concord Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Concord, 49237
Enrollment
290 students
Listed on this county directory
Da Vinci Institute K5
Da Vinci Institute
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
106 students
Listed on this county directory
East Jackson Elementary
East Jackson Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
366 students
Listed on this county directory
Francis Street Primary School
Francis Street Primary School
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Jackson, 49203
Enrollment
31 students
Listed on this county directory
George Long Elementary School
Grass Lake Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GRASS LAKE, 49240
Enrollment
638 students
Listed on this county directory
HanoverHorton Elementary School
Hanover-Horton School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HANOVER, 49241
Enrollment
498 students
Listed on this county directory
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Jackson ISD
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
Dibble Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
281 students
Listed on this county directory
Hunt Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
347 students
Listed on this county directory
John R Lewis Elementary
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
130 students
Listed on this county directory
JPS Montessori Center
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
139 students
Listed on this county directory
Northeast Elementary School
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
481 students
Listed on this county directory
Sharp Park Academy
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
276 students
Listed on this county directory
Arnold Elementary School
Michigan Center School District
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254
Enrollment
334 students
Listed on this county directory
Keicher Elementary School
Michigan Center School District
Record
Grades
3–6
Location
MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254
Enrollment
402 students
Listed on this county directory
Ezra Eby Elementary School
Napoleon Community Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Napoleon, 49261
Enrollment
559 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest Early Elementary School
Northwest Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–2
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
869 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Community Schools
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
778 students
Listed on this county directory
Paragon Charter Academy
Paragon Charter Academy
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
620 students
Listed on this county directory
Springport Elementary School
Springport Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
SPRINGPORT, 49284
Enrollment
476 students
Listed on this county directory
Townsend Elementary School
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
334 students
Listed on this county directory
Bean Elementary School
Western School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
SPRING ARBOR, 49283
Enrollment
402 students
Listed on this county directory
Parma Elementary School
Western School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
PARMA, 49269
Enrollment
395 students
Listed on this county directory
Warner Elementary School
Western School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
SPRING ARBOR, 49283
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Concord Middle School
Concord Community Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Concord, 49237
Enrollment
124 students
Listed on this county directory
Grass Lake Middle School
Grass Lake Community Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
GRASS LAKE, 49240
Enrollment
311 students
Listed on this county directory
HanoverHorton Middle School
Hanover-Horton School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
HORTON, 49246
Enrollment
221 students
Listed on this county directory
Fourth Street Learning Center
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Jackson, 49203
Enrollment
42 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle School at Parkside
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
766 students
Listed on this county directory
Napoleon Middle School
Napoleon Community Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Napoleon, 49261
Enrollment
292 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Northwest Community Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
790 students
Listed on this county directory
Springport Middle School
Springport Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
SPRINGPORT, 49284
Enrollment
231 students
Listed on this county directory
Western Middle School
Western School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
PARMA, 49269
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Columbia Alternative Education
Columbia School District
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
CLARKLAKE, 49234
Enrollment
88 students
Listed on this county directory
Columbia Central High School
Columbia School District
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
BROOKLYN, 49230
Enrollment
654 students
Listed on this county directory
Concord High School
Concord Community Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Concord, 49237
Enrollment
215 students
Listed on this county directory
Da Vinci Institute 612
Da Vinci Institute
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
383 students
Listed on this county directory
East Jackson Secondary School
East Jackson Community Schools
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
364 students
Listed on this county directory
WAY East Jackson
East Jackson Community Schools
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
48 students
Listed on this county directory
Grass Lake High School
Grass Lake Community Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
GRASS LAKE, 49240
Enrollment
366 students
Listed on this county directory
HanoverHorton High School
Hanover-Horton School District
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
HORTON, 49246
Enrollment
304 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Area Career Center
Jackson ISD
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson Preparatory & Early College
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
287 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson County Jail
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson High School
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
1,056 students
Jackson Pathways
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
110 students
Listed on this county directory
Michigan Center JrSr High School
Michigan Center School District
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
MICHIGAN CENTER, 49254
Enrollment
580 students
Listed on this county directory
Cooper Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Cotton Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
5 students
Listed on this county directory
Egeler Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Parnall Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
1 students
Listed on this county directory
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake
Michigan Department of Corrections
Record
Grades
12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Ackerson Lake Community Education
Napoleon Community Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Napoleon, 49261
Enrollment
104 students
Listed on this county directory
Napoleon High School
Napoleon Community Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Napoleon, 49261
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest Connect
Northwest Community Schools
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
151 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest High School
Northwest Community Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
972 students
Springport High School
Springport Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
SPRINGPORT, 49284
Enrollment
303 students
Listed on this county directory
Vandercook Lake High School
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
308 students
Listed on this county directory
Western High School
Western School District
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
PARMA, 49269
Enrollment
846 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodville Community Center
Western School District
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
143 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs
Jackson ISD
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
Jackson, 49201
Enrollment
232 students
Listed on this county directory
Lyle A Torrant Center
Jackson ISD
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
181 students
Listed on this county directory
Youth Home Jackson ISD
Jackson ISD
Record
Grades
3–12
Location
JACKSON, 49201
Enrollment
12 students
Listed on this county directory
South Central Michigan Virtual
Jackson Public Schools
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
JACKSON, 49202
Enrollment
411 students
Listed on this county directory
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Record
Grades
1–12
Location
JACKSON, 49203
Enrollment
58 students
Listed on this county directory

Jackson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jackson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jackson County public school directory?

The directory lists 68 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jackson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jackson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jackson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jackson County?

Start with the 17 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jackson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.